centrist

American  

[sen-trist] / ˈsɛn trɪst /

Or Centrist

noun

1. (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.

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adjective

1. of or relating to centrists or to their political views; middle-of-the-road.

centrist British  

/ ˈsɛntrɪst /

noun

1. a person holding moderate political views

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Other Word Forms

• centrism noun

Etymology

Origin of centrist

From the French word centriste, dating back to 1870–75; center, -ist

Example Sentences

Now, as a mayoral candidate, Raman appears to be offering more centrist views as she courts voters in a citywide race.

From Los Angeles Times

The initiative - named Prosper UK - aims to win back centrist voters who feel "politically homeless".

From BBC

But they said their research suggested that seven million people who describe themselves as centrist, or centre-right, felt no party currently represented them.

From BBC

One-third of the middle class cannot afford basic necessities, according to research from Brookings, a centrist think tank, and they’re relying more on debt to pay for them.

From MarketWatch

Japan's largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, formed a new centrist party with the Komeito party, the LDP's former coalition partner, last week.

From BBC

Related Words

• mainstreamer
• middle-of-the-roader
• moderatist